Private foundation · EIN 23-7172238 · New Orleans, Louisiana

Frederick Gisevius Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $63K total, median $7,500. 100% of grants stayed in Louisiana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$63K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in LA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

4 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Holy Name of JesusNew Orleans, LACapital campaign$47K
Loyola University of New OrleansNew Orleans, LAGeneral fund$10K
Notre Dame SeminaryNew Orleans, LAGeneral Fund$5,000
Stuart Hall School for BoysNew Orleans, LAEducational$1,000

About this foundation

Frederick Gisevius Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana, administered in care of Michael Johnson, tax-exempt since 1972. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Frederick Gisevius Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Frederick Gisevius Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $63K across 4 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Frederick Gisevius Foundation give?

Louisiana (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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